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October 30, 2015

Agency Dedicates $20 Million to Clean Up Abandoned Gas Stations

Ohio communities will have a chance to clean up abandoned gas stations with $20 million in new funding.

The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) has dedicated $20 million of left-over
Clean Ohio Funds to be used for abandoned gas stations. Often located in key development
areas, this funding is an opportunity to clean up and revitalize these unwanted
properties.

Final guidelines are pending, but following is the most recent information on the
two types of funding that will be available:

Fast Track Funding: Applicants can apply to receive up to $100,000
to be used toward a BUSTR NFA and site clearance on Class C properties where petroleum
is the contaminant of concern (COC). Applications for Fast Track Funding will be
accepted any time until the allotted funds run out.

Competitive Funding Rounds: Up to $100,000 will be available for
assessment and up to $500,000 for clean up as part of the Competitive Funding Rounds
that will begin in the spring of 2016. Competitive Funding applicants must also
have a Class C designation. However, these funds can be used to assess and clean
up a wide range of hazardous substances. For properties that receive Competitive
Funding, ODSA will require a BUSTR NFA or a VAP NFA after they have been cleaned
up.

Eligibility

To be eligible for either type of funding, properties must meet the following criteria
prior to application:

Class C sites certified by the State of Ohio to have no responsible party

Have a VAP Phase I Property Assessment

Owned by a political subdivision and organizations that own publicly-owned land
or have an agreement with a political subdivision

Next Steps

With more than 500 qualifying Class C sites, the application process will be competitive.
B&N’s experienced environmental services team is ready to help you take advantage
of these funding opportunities. For more information contact: